Is Darkrai-EX worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Darkrai-EX sells for $406 against $8.65 raw: a $397 spread, 47× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($51.92) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $8.65
- PSA 10
- $406
- PSA 9
- $51.92
- Gem premium
- 47×
- As of
- Aug 10, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $406 | +$372 | +$347 | +$247 |
| PSA 9 | $51.92 | +$18.27 | −$6.73 | −$107 |
| PSA 8 | $35.30 | +$1.65 | −$23.35 | −$123 |
Net = sale price − $8.65 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $140 | +$81.82 |
| 50% | $229 | +$170 |
| 75% | $318 | +$259 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 2%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $406 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $98.40 | −$308 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $406 | $98.40 | — |
| 9 | $51.92 | $10.10 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $30.00 | — |
| 8 | $35.30 | — | — |
| 7 | $10.03 | — | — |
| 6 | $7.50 | — | $10.86 |
| 5 | $34.99 | — | — |
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Grading Darkrai-EX — FAQ
Is Darkrai-EX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Darkrai-EX sells for $406 against $8.65 raw: a $397 spread, 47× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($51.92) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Darkrai-EX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Darkrai-EX (BREAKpoint 74/122) sells for about $406 versus $8.65 for a raw near-mint copy — a 47× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Darkrai-EX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $406, ahead of CGC 10 at $98.40. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Darkrai-EX need for a PSA 10?
PSA publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
What gem rate makes grading Darkrai-EX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Darkrai-EX breaks even when it gems about 2% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $51.92).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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